With reference to the creation of a new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. In the national interest, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for the creation of a new All India Service.
2. The resolution for the creation of a new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by a two-thirds majority of the total members of the house.

A) Only 2

B) Neither 1 nor 2

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Only 1

This MCQ is part of the UP PSC Previous Year Questions (PYQs) series, focusing on UPPSC Prelims 2025 (GS Paper I)